corrupting

Example Sentences

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Reasonable people will go in circles forever about whether specific cases are proof of the industry’s maturity or proof of its corrupting effect.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

But the judge said Bembridge had a public role and had failed to carry out his duties on behalf of the King for a corrupting motive.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

It was important that McAdams embrace Linda’s dark impulses to illustrate the corrupting effects of unchecked power, Azizi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

The thirst for power has a way of corrupting even the most idealistic hearts, alas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

The same thing happened to those emperors who came to power from being private citizens by corrupting the soldiers.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli